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- warheros0
i emailed you, but, when did you do your site? do you have more work than that?
- canuck0
I think you have to overhaul your site. Just pick a few stand out projects that you did from school. Get rid of anything that will weaken your portfolio. I think in your case right now less is better. Instead of asking companies if they have full time work, see if they have any over flow work that you might be able to do for them.
If you can do some pro-bono work anything to get some stuff in your portfolio that isnt school related.
And if it comes down to it just swallow your pride and take something none design related, that way you wont be so rushed to get a solid portfolio together.
goodluck
- method_c0
that's great canuck
- AMFA0
1. Portfolio:
I would redo your portfolio - make it as good as you are.Your portfolio should be you: it should be what your design is, what your coding is, who you are.
Employers can forgive designers for having less than stellar client work/student work because they know sometimes there are outside pressures that affect the outcome, but if your portfolio isn't great, how does that reflect on you? People want to know that you DID put time into your own work, because that is representative of you. And in turn, you'll produce that same quality for them.
2. Seek out employers
Contact people everywhere. Local, far, doesnt matterIf you are looking for full time/contract/freelance, goto:
http://canada.firmlist.com/britiā¦
its the firmlist ( http://www.thefirmlist.com )vancouver.
visit EVERY site. Send a personal email or a self-promo book (if you can afford it) to them. Let them know who you are.3. Work harder
Get pro bono work. Do friends sites. Get your portfolio up and sell yourself. Most successful designer have worked too many 16 hours days to remember.4. Good luck.